1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Posted 09 September 2025
Salary Competitive
LocationHounslow
Job type Permanent
Discipline Graduates & Teacher Training OpportunitiesSpecial Educational Needs & Disabilities
ReferenceV-109368

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – West London – September 2025 Start

 
Location: West London
Contract: September 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £444 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: ASAP

 
Are you a graduate passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to gain hands-on experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant this September?

 
A large primary school in West London is recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 child with an EHCP and ASC diagnosis. This role is ideal for graduates interested in careers in educational psychology, SEND teaching, or speech and language therapy.

 
About the School:
  • Community primary school for ages 3–11
  • Large 3-and 4-form entry, split across two sites (EYFS/KS1 and KS2)
  • Enhanced provision space for pupils with Spatial Communication Needs and ASC
  • High proportion of pupils with EAL and above-average proportion with SEND
  • Strong academic outcomes, consistently above national averages
  • Values: confidence, respect, perseverance, compassion, friendship
  • Offers a wide range of clubs, themed days, and community events
 
The Role:
  • 1:1 support for a Year 2 child with an EHCP and ASC diagnosis
  • Based within the school’s enhanced provision space
  • Child is energetic and active (no violence)
  • The child deeds someone who can match his energy levels
  • The child has no attachment issues 

Interview Process:
  • Trial session working alongside the child for either a morning or afternoon
  • One-stage process depending on feedback
 
We’re looking for:
  • A graduate with a UK degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field
  • Strong communication skills and empathy
  • Ability to work consistently and positively with a young child
  • An Enhanced DBS
 
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